Rafael Rincón González (Maracaibo, Zulia state, Venezuela, September 30, 1922 – January 15, 2012) was a Venezuelan musician. He is a composer of more than 600 songs, including “Pregones Zulianos," which was recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He was named to the orders of San Sebastián and Diego de Losada (1997). On August 23, 1993, his compositions were determined to be the musical patrimony of the Zulia state. See also Venezuela Venezuelan music References 1922 births 2012 deaths People from Maracaibo Venezuelan composers Male composers Venezuelan folk singers 20th-century Venezuelan male singers